Ældre Sagen seeks a student assistant for analysis, data visualization and Power BI

Do you want to work with one of Denmark's most exciting datasets on Danes' lives, values and future? And do you have a flair for data analysis and Power BI?

The Danish Older People's Association's Department for Societal Analysis is seeking a student assistant for a professionally challenging student job with a high degree of independence and an opportunity to develop competencies in analysis, statistics and data visualization.

You will be part of the work on the Futures Study 2026, which is one of Denmark's largest and most comprehensive surveys of the life conditions, values, expectations and wishes for the future of Danes aged 50-89. You will work closely with the project manager for the Futures Study and the department's economists and analysts.

Your tasks

You will play a central role in the work on both analyses and visualization of data. The tasks include, among other things:

• Development and maintenance of intuitive and user-friendly Power BI dashboards for internal presentation and communication of data
• Data modeling, programming and data processing in SAS
• Contribute to the development of data solutions in the Microsoft Power Platform and Fabric
• Analysis of survey data and preparation of tables, figures and presentations
• Contribution to the development of new analysis methods and data solutions
• Support for analyses and publications based on the Futures Study

We imagine that you

• Have completed at least two years of study in a social science, economics, statistics or similar program
• Have experience with or strong interest in data visualization with Power BI and data visualization
• Have knowledge of SAS, Stata, R or similar statistical programs
• Have good Excel skills
• Have a flair for analysis, statistics and data processing
• Are methodically strong, meticulous and able to work independently
• Are curious and motivated to translate data into knowledge and insights

About the Futures Study

The Futures Study is a survey of 5,000 Danes, previously conducted in 2010, 2015 and 2021. The study investigates Danes aged 50-89 and their living conditions, attitudes, values, concerns and expectations for the future. The results are used, among other things, to inform public debate and develop policy initiatives that can contribute to a good and long life.

We offer

• An independent student job with a high degree of professional freedom and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with a unique and societally relevant data base
• Experience with using Power BI and SAS
• Competence development in analysis, statistics, methods and data visualization
• A strong professional environment with analysts and economists
• Flexible working hours that can be adapted to teaching and exam periods

The position is fixed-term and runs until November 2027 with the possibility of extension.

The working hours are 15 hours per week.

The workplace is at the Ældre Sagen head office, Snorresgade 17-19, 2300 Copenhagen S.

Information and application

You can read more about Ældre Sagen at www.aeldresagen.dk.

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Sarah Skafte, project manager for the Futures Study, at phone 5160 1706 or by email [email protected]

We must have your application no later than Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on 23 and 24 November, with start on 1 December or as soon as possible thereafter.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the position regardless of gender, age and ethnic background.

Ældre Sagen fights for a society where everyone has a good life throughout life. We do this through our work with knowledge and stance at a societal level, through counseling, a large amount of voluntary work, member events and other initiatives. The values in our work are presence, insight and action. We are a nonprofit organization and neutral in political, ethnic and religious terms. We have over 1,120,000 members, 215 local chapters, 21,000 volunteers and a secretariat with about 180 employees.

Department: Societal Analysis

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Location: Ældre Sagen / Snorresgade, 17-19, 2300, Copenhagen